Last Wednesday ( I know, I’m a tad late reporting this!) Shuttle Atlantis landed safely! Space Monkeys are now getting ready for their road tour along with the other Beads of Courage beads that went along on the mission.
It was almost as exciting to see Atlantis land as it was when it lifted off. It’s amazing how far and how fast the Shuttle travels during it’s return — and what a tiny little speck of land it ends up coming to a stop on!
Rumours about that Mike Mercury, Sam Supernova and Ray Gamma are busy writing their memoirs and are currently looking for someone (read local blog owner) to publish them! Stay tuned if you want to know the REAL story about what went on behind the scenes on Atlantis’ last official mission into space!
In other news –
I now have a location for my beads in Ottawa — The Glass Shoppe Studio is a brand new venue, owned by Lauscha Lady, Grace Edwards.
Grace's studio at Collonade Rd in Ottawa
Grace has 8 torching stations available at the studio and many classes lined up! In her shop you’ll find lots of luscious glass – CIM, Lauscha, Double Helix and Vetrofond along with tools, books and magazines. Grace is showcasing the works of several local beadmakers and mine are one amongst them.
If you’ve ever wondered about Lampworking you NEED to stop by and say hello to Grace!! She’ll show you wonders you never dreamed of and you’ll be guaranteed to come away at the very least with lots of new knowledge and maybe a beautiful bead or two! Perhaps you’ll even decide to give this artform a try yourself!
Now for even more really, Really, REALLY exciting news!!
In August I am going to be taking a three day class with Tom Holland!
Tom Holland's Islamic Folded Bead process
Tom and his wife Sage have been bead making for many years – imagine taking a class about time and space with Einstein, or songwriting with Bono – well it’s a bit like that!
Tom Holland's Warring States
For me, it is especially exciting because Tom has a great interest in ancient beads and has recreated many designs from these. I think most of the folks who are taking the class would agree – none of us particularly want to turn on a torch – we all just want to watch and listen!!
This is a HUGE accomplishment for Ottawa, I think probably the first time such an Internationally known bead ‘Guru’ has come to town!
Wowee, you are just full to the brim with exciting news! Congrats on the new shop selling your beads, and I am grinning like an idiot on your behalf for the new classes you’ll take with Tom. I’m sure you’ll learn lots and come away even more inspired than usual
Have a GREAT week!!
So are you counting down the days until your class with Tom? I can see in your beads where you get a lot of your inspiration. BTW I’ve been all over your website, WOW you have put a lot of work into it. Also love your space stories.